Majesty and Mortar: Britain's Great Palaces (2014)
Synopsis
From the Tower of London to Buckingham Palace, Dan Cruickshank tells the story of a thousand years of palace building, the mystery of why so many have vanished and the magic of the ones that survive.
First Air Date: 2014-06-18
Last Air Date: 2014-07-02
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 3
Networks: BBC Four
Top Cast
- Dan Cruickshank as Self - Presenter
Seasons
Season 1 (2014)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Towards an Architecture of Majesty
From the Tower of London to Hampton Court Palace, Dan Cruickshank reveals a story of buildings which cemented the monarch's claim to the throne.
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Ep. 2: Inventing a National Style
Dan Cruickshank charts the arrival of a new style of palace, as British monarchs demanded that architecture proclaim their right to rule.
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Ep. 3: Opening the Palace Doors
The interwar period was a difficult time for many of Britain's greatest palaces, but more recent times saw restoration and conservation on a new scale.
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